What is Science?
Balance of Life on Earth
Basic Measurement
Inquiry Cycle
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Science is the study of the ________________and ___________________world through observation and experiment.
What is...
Science is the study of the PHYSICAL and NATURAL world through observation and experiment?
100
What is an Abiotic Factor?
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What is an Abiotic Factor is a non-living part of Earth?
100
During our MEASUREMENT labs we used many tools to measure. Name 3 tools we used.
(Answers vary)What are...
Must have 3 of the following -
Triple Beam Balance, Ruler, Graduated Cylinder, Thermometer or Stop Watch.
100
A solar eclipse, wondering why the wind blows, exploring the Marianas Trench, a bee collecting pollen, are all examples of ______________________________. This is what STARTS the Inquiry Cycle.
What is...Phenomenon?
100
A diagram of the Carbon Cycle, a globe of the world, and a dinosaur figure are all examples of a ________________. These are representations of an idea that are used to explain what cannot be experienced directly.
What is a MODEL?
200
Earth Science is the study of __________________and their __________________.
What is...Earth Science is the study of Non-living things and their history?
200
_______________ is the process by which plants use sunlight to produce food and oxygen?
What is photosynthesis?
200
________________is the amount of matter of an object.
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What is MASS?
200
Once a scientist has an observable event in the real world to study, they then must start...
A. an experiment
B. asking questions about the event
C. make a conclusion about their data
What is...B. ask questions about the event?
200
Things that change or can be changed in an experiment. (Example: how much water you give a plant) is called a____________________.
What is a VARIABLE? Also acceptable: (Independent Variable)
300
Name the 3 types of Middle School Sciences...
What are Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, and Physical Science?
300
_____________rely on ___________for nutrients and for anchoring to the Earth.
What is PLANTS rely on SOIL for nutrients and for anchoring to the Earth.
300
______________is the amount of space matter takes up.
What is volume?
300
A ______________________ is an educated guess that answers your question.
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What is a Hypothesis?
300
When scientists study their data, looking for patterns, errors, or meaning they are conducting an...
What is...an ANALYSIS?
400
From your notes, name 3 qualities of a GOOD Scientist.
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What are...(Answers vary - accept 3 of the following) Curious, Creative, Determined, Focused, Open minded, Patient, Persistent, Precise, Resourceful, and Skeptical.
400
________________is when humans breath in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide.
What is RESPIRATION?
400
_____________is the amount of MASS per unit of VOLUME.
What is...DENSITY is the amount of MASS per unit of VOLUME?
400
A Dependent Variable is something which can be measured. Which of the following are examples of dependent variables?...Choose the best answer.*
A. How many centimeters a plant grows in 1 month
B. How fast a skittle dissolves in warm water
c. All of the above
What is...C. All of the above
400
The ___________________variable is what causes the changes measured in an experiment. It is what you manipulate.
What is the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE?
500
The _______________ ______________ is a way of carefully collecting evidence about a question or problem.
What is the Scientific Method?
500
How do birds use wind currents?
What is...birds use wind currents for navigation. Shifts in winds can change the course of migrating birds.
500
Explain the difference between MASS and WEIGHT?
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What is...MASS is the amount of matter in an object, and WEIGHT is the measurement of GRAVITY acting on an objects MASS.
(Weight is determined by Gravity. Mass is NOT determined by Gravity.)
500
____________________ are observable events in the real world. It can be as big as a volcano or as tiny as a bee collecting pollen.
What is Phenomenon?
500
Scientists make and record measurements based on using their senses to gather data. This is called an ______________________.
What is an OBSERVATION?